Abel (Japanese:アベルAbel) is acavalier and a knight ofAltea. He is also known as the Panther (Japanese:黒豹Black Panther). He is good friends withCain, a fellow Altean cavalier. After theWar of Shadows, Abel marriesEst, aPegasus Knight fromMacedon and one of theWhitewings. A Mirage version of Abel also appears as a boss inTokyo Mirage Sessions ♯FE.

Fire Emblem: Shadow Dragon & the Blade of Light

Role

InFire Emblem: Shadow Dragon & the Blade of Light, Abel is one of the few surviving Altean knights in Marth's company at the beginning of his quest. He accompanies him on his journey to defeatMedeus.

Starting stats and growth rates

Cavalier Level 1 Movement 9 Experience 0

Recruitment:Chapter 1, automatically from the start StatsGrowth Rates Max HP 18 Speed 7 Strength 6 Luck 2 Skill 7 Defense 7 W. Level 6 Resistance 0 Max HP 70% Speed 50% Strength 40% Luck 40% Skill 50% Defense 20% W. Level 70% Resistance 0% {{{content3}}} {{{content4}}} {{{content5}}} {{{content6}}} {{{content7}}} {{{content8}}} {{{content9}}} {{{content10}}} {{{content11}}} {{{content12}}} {{{content13}}} {{{content14}}} {{{content15}}} Inventory Iron Sword Javelin Weapons Sword ✓ Lance ✓ Axe ✗ Bow ✗ Tome ✗ Staff ✗ Ballista ✗ Stone ✗

Promotion stat gains

InShadow Dragon & the Blade of Light, promotion gains consist on giving the character as many points as necessary—thex value shown in the table—to reach the promoted class's base stats. If the character's stats are higher than their promoted class' base stats, they will not receive any bonus.

Analysis

One half of the progenitors of the Cain–Abel archetype. Abel, like Cain, starts with unremarkable stats, trading negligible points of Cain's strength and luck for his own skill, weapon level, and speed, making him slightly more likely to double, hit a bit more reliably, and is a single point closer to wielding Jagan'sSilver Lance than Cain. This makes Abel somewhat easier to train than Cain. Despite his initial stats, his growth rates, just like Cain's, will turn him into one of the best units in the game that will contribute in every single map he is in.

Fire Emblem Gaiden

Role

While Abel does not appear in person, he is directly mentioned by name inPalla's death quote.

Fire Emblem: Mystery of the Emblem

Book 1

Role

Abel reprises his role for Fire Emblem: Mystery of the Emblem. He accompanies Marth from the beginning to the end.

Starting stats and growth rates

Cavalier (Knight) Level 1 Movement 9/6 Experience 0

Recruitment:Chapter 1, automatically from the start StatsGrowth Rates Max HP 20 Luck 2 Strength 6 W. Level 6 Skill 7 Defense 7 Speed 7 Resistance 0 Max HP 70% Luck 40% Strength 40% W. Level 70% Skill 50% Defense 20% Speed 50% Resistance 3% {{{content3}}} {{{content4}}} {{{content5}}} {{{content6}}} {{{content7}}} {{{content8}}} {{{content9}}} {{{content10}}} {{{content11}}} {{{content12}}} {{{content13}}} {{{content14}}} {{{content15}}} Weapons Items Javelin Iron Sword -- Weapons Sword ✓D Lance ✓M Axe ✗ Bow ✗ Tome ✗ Staff ✗

Promotion stat gains

InMystery of the Emblem, promotion gains for HP and weapon level consist of giving the character as many points as necessary—thex value shown in the table—to reach the promoted class's base value. If the character's value for one of those two stats is higher than their promoted class's base value, they will not receive any bonus in that stat.

Analysis

Similar to Cain, Abel has the same base stats as his first incarnation. The only difference between here is that his HP is 20, instead of 18. As with all mounted units, Abel is forced to dismount indoors, and will cover less ground on foot. When not on horseback, Abel's weapon level allows him to reach accessibility to theSilver Sword earlier on, allowing him to earn kills easier, along with the reliablity ofMystery of the Emblem's hit rates and his skill stat.

Book 2

Role

In Book 2 of Fire Emblem: Mystery of the Emblem, Abel is forced to defect from Altea when his wifeEst is kidnapped. Marth and his group rescue her, and she or Marth are able to convince him to rejoin Marth's army.

Starting stats and growth rates

Paladin (Knight) Level 1 Movement 10/6 Experience 45*

Recruitment:Chapter 15, talk to withMarth orEst StatsGrowth Rates Max HP 28 Luck 5 Strength 13/11 W. Level 11 Skill 14/11 Defense 14/12 Speed 15/12 Resistance 6/0 Max HP 70% Luck 40% Strength 40% W. Level 70% Skill 50% Defense 20% Speed 50% Resistance 3% {{{content3}}} {{{content4}}} {{{content5}}} {{{content6}}} {{{content7}}} {{{content8}}} {{{content9}}} {{{content10}}} {{{content11}}} {{{content12}}} {{{content13}}} {{{content14}}} {{{content15}}} Weapons Items Ridersbane -- Weapons Sword ✓D Lance ✓M Axe ✗ Bow ✗ Tome ✗ Staff ✗

Analysis

By this point, the player would have amassed several promoted/pre-promoted Paladins and Dracoknights in Marth's army, rendering Abel somewhat redundant. His base stats are still good enough for him to contribute, and he comes with theRidersbane, meaning he can dispatch the large amount of Calvary and Paladins in the following chapters after the one he joins in on. His most valuable trait is being a low-investment Paladin who joins the army after the worst maps for mounted units are over, potentially replacing a mount that was left behind during the previous maps.

Fire Emblem: Shadow Dragon

Role

Abel once again reprises his role, but is given more backstory. He and fellow knightFrey surviveGra's initial attack, and PrincessElice orders them to protect Marth. They find him, and escape Altea with the aid of Cain andJagen, although Frey is seemingly killed when he lures the enemy away to protect Marth. Abel escapes to Talys, where the events ofFire Emblem: Shadow Dragon & the Blade of Light pick up.

Starting stats and growth rates

Cavalier Level 1 Movement 9

Recruitment:Prologue II, automatically from the start In Hard Mode:Chapter 1, automatically from the start StatsGrowth Rates Max HP 20 Speed 7 Strength 6 Luck 2 Magic 0 Defense 7 Skill 7 Resistance 0 Max HP 65% Speed 50% Strength 40% Luck 25% Magic 0% Defense 20% Skill 50% Resistance 0% {{{content3}}} {{{content4}}} {{{content5}}} {{{content6}}} {{{content7}}} {{{content8}}} {{{content9}}} {{{content10}}} {{{content11}}} {{{content12}}} {{{content13}}} {{{content14}}} {{{content15}}} Inventory Javelin Iron Sword Weapon Levels E D -- -- -- --

Growth rates when reclassed

Promotion stat gains

BishopSniperPaladinSageSwordmaster

Class	HP	Str	Mag	Skill	Spd	Lck	Def	Res	Mov	Weapon level
Bishop	+6	+1	+2	+1	+0	+0	+0	+3	+1	E +30 WEXP

Class	HP	Str	Mag	Skill	Spd	Lck	Def	Res	Mov	Weapon level
Sniper	+8	+2	+1	+5	+5	+0	+1	+3	+2	+75 WEXP

Class	HP	Str	Mag	Skill	Spd	Lck	Def	Res	Mov	Weapon level
Paladin	+4	+2	+1	+3	+1	+0	+1	+6	+1	--

Class	HP	Str	Mag	Skill	Spd	Lck	Def	Res	Mov	Weapon level
Sage	+6	+3	+1	+1	+1	+0	+1	+2	+0	+30 WEXP E

Class	HP	Str	Mag	Skill	Spd	Lck	Def	Res	Mov	Weapon level
Swordmaster	+6	+2	+1	+2	+2	+0	+2	+3	+1	+75 WEXP

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Analysis

Abel is among the first cavaliers recruited inShadow Dragon, either in Prologue II or in Chapter 1. LikeCain andFrey, he joins with solid bases and growths; however, unlike Cain, who specializes in swords, Abel instead specializes in lances. While this might seem detrimental at first, because of the high number of axe-using enemies in the earlygame, the midgame and lategame are filled with lance-wielding enemies, and access to theJavelin for 1-2 range makes lances the better weapon type overall. Abel can also reach C rank in lances relatively quickly with the help of Javelins, which is notable as it allows him to wield theRidersbane; due to the high amount of cavalry enemies inShadow Dragon, a forged Ridersbane can be incredibly useful. Later on, he can also use theDragonpike.

Abel does face steep competition fromCaeda andHardin for the first Master Seal, and, due to the high enemy quality in Hard-5, he needs to get consistently good levels to not fall off. Still, Abel is a solid unit at the start of the game and will often be among the most useful members of most teams throughout it.

Fire Emblem: New Mystery of the Emblem

Role

Abel retires from the military, marries the pegasus knightEst, and opens a small shop. However, Est is kidnapped and Abel is forced to raise his lance againstAltea. However,Marth or Est is able to convince Abel to rejoin Marth's side. He serves as a soldier in Marth's army for the rest of theWar of Heroes, and then vanishes.

Starting stats and growth rates

Paladin Level 1 Movement 10

Recruitment:Chapter 15, talk to withMarth orEst StatsGrowth Rates Max HP 32 Speed 15 Strength 13 Luck 7 Magic 1 Defense 14 Skill 14 Resistance 6 Max HP 100% Speed 60% Strength 60% Luck 40% Magic 0% Defense 40% Skill 60% Resistance 5% {{{content3}}} {{{content4}}} {{{content5}}} {{{content6}}} {{{content7}}} {{{content8}}} {{{content9}}} {{{content10}}} {{{content11}}} {{{content12}}} {{{content13}}} {{{content14}}} {{{content15}}} Inventory Ridersbane Weapon Levels D B -- -- -- --

Growth rates when reclassed

Original set

Second set

These classes are only available after beating Hard Mode.

Analysis

Just as in the orignal, Abel is in a fairly tough spot inNew Mystery—even moreso, due to the mechanics and several difficulty modes. He joins as a prepromoted paladin in Chapter 15 with fairly bad bases and mediocre weapon levels, but good growths. Because of his low bases, Abel will easily get one-rounded by most enemies in his joining chapter on Lunatic, making him hard to train up. His only notable weapon rank is the B rank in lances, which allows him to use good effective weapons, like theDragonpike and theRidersbane he joins with. It also allows him to reclass into a dracoknight fairly easily. However, aside from that, Abel is simply unimpressive. As you're very likely to have a well trained up team by this point in the game Abel likely won't be getting a deployment slot and it's not like he would be of particular use to a team that is struggling either. This isn't to say that Abel is terrible; just vastly outclassed.

Fire Emblem Echoes: Shadows of Valentia

Role

Abel does not appear in person, although he is directly mentioned by name inPalla's death quote and one ofEst's victory quotes.

Fire Emblem Heroes

Main article:Abel/Heroes

There is one variation of Abel available inHeroes.

Personality

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Abel is said to be the more thoughtful and serious counterpart to his more reckless friend, Cain. His cool-headed personality makes him quite popular with women, winning the hearts of both Est and Palla. He is conflicted over whether to continue serving Marth as a knight, or to pursue a peaceful life with Est.

Supports

Mystery of the Emblem

Abel Cavalier(Book 1) Paladin(Book 2) Supports: Est Pegasus Knight Bonus: 10 Palla Pegasus Knight Bonus: 10 [[{{{supportg3}}}]] Bishop Bonus: {{{bonusg3}}} Supported by: Est Pegasus Knight Bonus: 10 [[{{{supporto2}}}]] Bishop Bonus: {{{bonuso2}}}

Shadow Dragon

Abel Cavalier Mutual supports: Est Pegasus Knight C: 5 B: 7 A: 35 Cain Cavalier C: 5 B: 10 A: 16 Palla Pegasus Knight C: 5 B: 11 A: 35 [[{{{supportm4}}}]] Bishop C: {{{cm4}}} B: {{{bm4}}} A: {{{am4}}} [[{{{supportm5}}}]] Bishop C: {{{cm5}}} B: {{{bm5}}} A: {{{am5}}} Supported by:* Marth Lord C: 5 B: 9 A: 14 [[{{{supporto2}}}]] Bishop C: {{{co2}}} B: {{{bo2}}} A: {{{ao2}}} [[{{{supporto3}}}]] Bishop C: {{{co3}}} B: {{{bo3}}} A: {{{ao3}}} [[{{{supporto4}}}]] Bishop C: {{{co4}}} B: {{{bo4}}} A: {{{ao4}}} [[{{{supporto5}}}]] Bishop C: {{{co5}}} B: {{{bo5}}} A: {{{ao5}}}

New Mystery of the Emblem

Abel Paladin Mutual supports: Est Pegasus Knight C:0 B: 3 A: 7 Cain Cavalier C: 3 B: 6 A: 10 [[{{{supportm3}}}]] Bishop C: {{{cm3}}} B: {{{bm3}}} A: {{{am3}}} [[{{{supportm4}}}]] Bishop C: {{{cm4}}} B: {{{bm4}}} A: {{{am4}}} [[{{{supportm5}}}]] Bishop C: {{{cm5}}} B: {{{bm5}}} A: {{{am5}}} Supported by:* Kris Myrmidon C: 3 B: 6 A:- Marth Lord C:0 B: 3 A: 7 [[{{{supporto3}}}]] Bishop C: {{{co3}}} B: {{{bo3}}} A: {{{ao3}}} [[{{{supporto4}}}]] Bishop C: {{{co4}}} B: {{{bo4}}} A: {{{ao4}}} [[{{{supporto5}}}]] Bishop C: {{{co5}}} B: {{{bo5}}} A: {{{ao5}}}

Base conversations

Main article:Abel/Conversations

Endings

Shadow Dragon & the Blade of Light

Abel
Spends his days with his wife in his hometown. An expectant father.

Mystery of the Emblem

Book 1

Abel, Altea's Shield
Abel left the army and opened a small shop. Rumors abound of a wedding in his near future...

Book 2

If Est survived
Abel, Fallen Shield
Unable to process why Est had left him, Abel set out in search of her. The pair were never seen again on Archanean shores.

If Est did not survive
Abel, Fallen Shield
Devastated by the loss of Est, Abel left Altea and was never seen again.

Shadow Dragon

Abel, Altea's Shield
Abel left the army and opened a small shop. He was to be married; but in the end his fellow knights were his most steadfast companions.

New Mystery of the Emblem

If Est survived
Abel, Altea's Shield
After the war, Abel left the kingdom to search for the missing Est. He was never seen again.

If Est did not survive
Abel, Altea's Shield
Saddened by the loss of Est, Abel left Altea. He was never seen again.

Quotes

Battle quotes

Death quotes

Everyone's Conditions quotes

Heroes quotes

Main article:Abel/Quotes (Heroes)

Other appearances

Anime

Abel, alongside Cain, plays a prominent role in theFire Emblem anime adaptation. As in the games, they are loyal Altean Knights and they always team up with each other when it comes to fighting in wars whereMarth fights. Unlike Cain, Abel is a calm person who takes any information with a calm personality. In the first episode, during the Galder pirates' assault on Talys, Abel rides his horse, helpingMarth to defeat the pirates.

In the second episode, he and Cain disguise themselves to ambush pirates when enteringGalder. Later, in the night, they watchGordin andDraug arguing about Gordin's aiming, with the addition that Abel is doubtful if they can retake Altea fromMedeus. Finally, Abel and Cain help Marth getting rid of theSoothsire archers that were ambushing the Altean Knights in an attempt to help Marth rescueLena.

Fire Emblem Trading Card Game

Abel was featured on three TCG cards, starting from the fifth card series.

Fire Emblem Trading Card Game data for Abel
	Class:Cavalier	Level 10 Cavalry	Direct Attack
	Energy: 6	Atk.: 3 / Counter: 1	WLv.: B
	Equip:Steel Lance	Skills:Rush (If an attack after moving causes an adjacent enemy to withdraw, can move to the square the enemy unit was) Emblem Skills:[Skill] (Energy 2)
	Card #5-004 •Rarity: ★★ •Artist:Katsuyoshi Koya
	Class:Paladin	Level 20 Infantry	Direct Attack
	Energy: 8	Atk.: 3 / Counter: 2	WLv.: A
	Equip:Silver Lance	Skills:Class change •Rush (If an attack after moving causes an adjacent enemy to withdraw, can move to the square the enemy unit was) •Proficiency (Return this card to the deck to reduce the cost of an Emblem Skill by -1) Emblem Skills:[Skill] (Energy 1) •[Speed] (Discard 2)
	Card #6-051 •Rarity: ★ •Artist:Katsuyoshi Koya
	Class:Paladin	Level 10 Cavalry	Direct Attack
	Energy: 7	Atk.: 4 / Counter: 2	WLv.: A
	Equip:Silver Lance	Skills:Rush (If an attack after moving causes an adjacent enemy to withdraw, can move to the square the enemy unit was) Emblem Skills: {[Skill] (Energy 2) •[Resistance] (Discard 2)
	Card #P048 •Rarity: ☆★★ •Artist:Katsuyoshi Koya
Card scans and information translation provided byAquantis.

Fire Emblem Cipher

Abel is featured on five cards inFire Emblem Cipher.

Fire Emblem Cipher data for Abel
	The Knight Known as "The Panther", Abel
		"Come... have a taste of my lance!"
		Attack: 60	Support: 10	Range: 1	Deploy Cost: 3
		Class: Paladin		Tier:Advanced	Class Change Cost: 2
		Blessed Knight's Protection:[Always] Your opponent's Rear Guard cannot attack this unit or allies of 2 or less placement cost. Dancing Lances of Red & Green:[Trigger] [Tap an ally "Cain"] Once this unit has initiated an attack, if you paid the cost, then this unit's attack is increased by 40.
	Card #B01-009R, B01-009ST • Artist:Raita Kazama
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		"I am to be your guard, Prince... that is the promise I made to Princess Elice."
		Attack: 40	Support: 10	Range: 1	Deploy Cost: 1
		Class: Cavalier		Tier:Base	Class Change Cost: --
		Bonds of Red & Green:[Always] When this unit is being supported byCain, this unit's attack is increased by 30. Attack Emblem:[Support] Until the end of this battle, your attacking unit gains 20 attack.
	Card #B01-010N, B01-010ST, P07-013PR • Artist:Raita Kazama(B01-010N, B01-010ST),INTELLIGENT SYSTEMS(P07-013PR)
	Lance-Skilled Panther, Abel
		"Until the day that my prince fulfills His Majesty's will, we will continue on together!"
		Attack: 70	Support: 10	Range: 1	Deploy Cost: 4
		Class: Paladin		Tier:Advanced	Class Change Cost: 3
		Green and Red Paladins:[Trigger] When you deploy this unit, if you have an allied "Cain", draw 1 card. Panther's Formation:[Activate][Once per turn] [Flip a bond face-down] Choose up to 2 allies, and move them. My Life is My Prince's:[Always] This unit cannot be destroyed as the cost or effect of a skill.
	Card #B13-055R • Artist:Aoji
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		"Blast! How did the foe's soldiers ever make it this far?" "Try not to fall behind, Cain."
		Attack: 40	Support: 10	Range: 1	Deploy Cost: 1
		Class: Cavalier		Tier:Base	Class Change Cost: --
		Tandem Green and Red:[Activate][Once per turn] [] Choose a "Cain" from your Retreat Area with a deployment cost of 3 or higher, and add it to your hand. Attack Emblem:[Support] Until the end of this battle, your attacking unit gains +20 attack.
	Card #B13-056N, P15-012PR • Artist:Aoji(B13-056N),INTELLIGENT SYSTEMS(P15-012PR)
	Sprouting Knight of Verdant Lea, Abel
		"Let us go together… As partners, and as rivals."
		Attack: 70	Support: 10	Range: 1	Deploy Cost: 4
		Class: Paladin		Tier:Advanced	Class Change Cost: 3
		Green Knights Gallantly Galloping:[Activate][Once per turn] [] Choose 1 "Alec", "Lance", "Sain", "Kyle", "Oscar", or "Stahl" from your hand, and deploy it. "Now! Protect our liege!":[Activate][Once per turn] Choose as many allies who are in the Front Line as you wish, and move them. This skill is only usable if you have 1 or more other allies.
	Card #B22-017HN • Artist:mineri
Some card information translation provided by Serenes Forest. For more detailed strategic information on these cards, seetheir TCG wiki article on Abel .

Flavor text

Trivia

• Abel is indirectly mentioned in Catria and Est's base conversations inFire Emblem Echoes: Shadows of Valentia, where it is revealed that Est had wanted to open up a shop with him before she was captured by Grieth.
• In theMystery of the Emblem Hideo Takayashiki novels, the surname "Scarf" (Japaneseスカロフ) is given to Abel.

Etymology and other languages

Gallery

Sprite Gallery
Shadow Dragon & the Blade of Light Cavalier Paladin Sword Lance Javelin/Gradivus Sword Lance Javelin/Gradivus
Mystery of the Emblem Cavalier Paladin Knight Lance Lance Sword Sword (Promoted)
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Official artwork

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  Artwork of Abel fromShadow Dragon & the Blade of Light.
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  Artwork of Abel fromMystery of the Emblem.
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  Artwork of Abel and other characters fromAll of Fire Emblem.
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  Artwork of Abel from theTrading Card Game.
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  Artwork of Abel from theTrading Card Game.
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  Artwork of Abel from theTrading Card Game.
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  Artwork of Abel with other characters from the25th Anniversary Staff Book.

CG images

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  CG image featuring Abel fromNew Mystery of the Emblem.

Heroes artwork

Character artwork

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  Artwork of Abel: The Panther.
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  Artwork of Abel: The Panther.
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  Artwork of Abel: The Panther.
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  Artwork of Abel: The Panther.
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  Abel in artwork ofMarth: Love and Courage.

Meet some of the Heroes artwork

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  Artwork of Abel: The Panther.
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  Artwork of Abel: The Panther.
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  Artwork of Abel: The Panther.
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  Artwork of Abel: The Panther.
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  Abel in artwork ofCain: The Bull.
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  Abel in artwork ofEst: Junior Whitewing.

Wallpapers

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  Image of aHeroes calendar's May 2025 page, featuringMarth: Love and Courage.
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  Wallpaper of Abel: The Panther from theA Hero Rises 2018 event.

Cipher artwork

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  Artwork of Abel.
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  Artwork of Abel.
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  Abel in artwork ofEst.
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  Abel in artwork ofMarth.
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  Abel in artwork of Marth.

References

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